Tottenham boss Redknapp grateful to 2-goal Defoe after Cup win

Defoe scored either side of half-time to ease the home fans' nerves as Spurs battled back from a goal down to book their place in the quarter-finals of the competition with a 3-1 win.

"It's good to see Jermain back scoring," Redknapp said.

"He is a good finisher and he is a good player. He must have a chance (of an international recall). That is a problem area for England. There is a shortage of top strikers and Jermain is up there with the best of them when he is sharp and on form, and he is looking sharp at the moment.